Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 2: 147 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311960
Common Names
- Spathicarpa hastifolia
- Spear-Leaved Spathicarpa
- Spear-Leaf Spathicarpa
Description
Spathicarpa hastifolia (also called 'Hastate Spathicarpa', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Spathicarpa hastifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spathicarpa hastifolia has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spathicarpa hastifolia is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.
Where to Find Spathicarpa hastifolia
Spathicarpa hastifolia can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Spathicarpa hastifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spathicarpa hastifolia?
Spathicarpa hastifolia
What type of plant is Spathicarpa hastifolia?
Evergreen shrub
What is the growth habit of Spathicarpa hastifolia?
Upright
Species in the Spathicarpa genus
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus,
Adelonema allenii,
Adelonema crinipes,
Adelonema hammelii,
Adelonema kvistii,
Adelonema mofflerianum,
Adelonema orientale,
Adelonema pallidinervium,
Adelonema panamense,
Adelonema peltatum,
Adelonema picturatum,
Adelonema roezlii,
Adelonema speariae,
Adelonema wallisii,
Adelonema wendlandii,
Adelonema yanamonoense,
Aglaodorum griffithii,
Aglaonema brevispathum,
Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae,
Aglaonema cochinchinense,
Aglaonema commutatum,
Aglaonema cordifolium,
Aglaonema costatum,
Aglaonema densinervium,
Aglaonema flemingianum,
Aglaonema hookerianum,
Aglaonema marantifolium,
Aglaonema modestum,
Aglaonema nebulosum,
Aglaonema nitidum,
Aglaonema ovatum,
Aglaonema philippinense,
Aglaonema pictum,
Aglaonema pumilum,
Aglaonema rotunda,
Aglaonema simplex,
Aglaonema tricolor,
Aglaonema vittatum,
Aglaonema robeleynii,
Aglaonema birmanicum,
Aglaonema nicobaricum,
Aglaonema tassae,
Alloschemone inopinata,
Alloschemone occidentalis,
Alocasia megawatiae,
Alocasia chaii,
Alocasia infernalis,
Alocasia nycteris,
Alocasia hypoleuca,
Alocasia jiewhoei,